Are you ready for a rewarding new career? Operation Reskill offers 10 fully-funded scholarships to help military spouses launch a sustainable career path in medical billing and coding!
How it works
This is your chance to launch a remote-friendly career in the fast-growing healthcare medical billing and coding field, and explore training courses with The Adecco Group US Foundation, in partnership with Cengage and powered by ed2go.
Whether you’re just starting out, or seeking a career change, this program is flexible and convenient, backed by a supportive network of fellow military spouses who will learn and grow alongside you!
What you’ll learn
- Medical terminology for understanding the human body’s structure and function
- Diseases and procedures common to each body system
- Legal and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA compliance and insurance claim filing rules
- Coding systems like ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
- Coding principles for diagnoses, services, and procedures
How you’ll benefit
- Gain real-world skills: Get hands-on experience to prepare you for success in medical billing and coding
- Earn industry recognition: Receive a certificate of program completion and prepare for a professional certification that aligns with your career goals
- Waived certification costs: Get vouchers for your chosen certification exam (CPC, CCA, or CBCS)
- Boost your exam success: Access study materials tailored to your chosen certification and participate in group study sessions led by a military spouse professional
- Get personalized support: Benefit from access to a student advisor for guidance while enrolled in the program
- Advance your career: Participate in career development workshops while enrolled in the program
Career opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an 8% job growth for medical billers and coders by 2029. This is twice the national average and translates to 29,000 new positions in just five years!
Medical billers and coders are vital for doctors to get paid – over one million physicians rely on their expertise! But that’s not all. This high demand career translates to remote work options in many cases, and opportunities exist beyond hospitals and clinics, including:
- Health insurers
- Specialty pharmacies
- Medical equipment suppliers
- Consulting firms
- National coding and billing companies
Eligibility
- Must be a military spouse residing in the US with a high school diploma or GED
- Must have strong digital and time management skills
- Must be able to demonstrate how this program will benefit your career
- Must be able to participate in a virtual interview
- Must have access to reliable internet (Wi-Fi) and a compatible computer with the required operating systems
- Must be available to commit to 20 hours per week of online and virtual learning from July 8th to November 25th, 2024
- Must be willing to join virtual community workshops offered to all program participants
Key dates
- Application Opens: May 21st
- Informational Session: June 11th
- Application Closes: June 14th
- Interviews: June 17th – 28th
- Finalists Announced: July 1st
- Program Begins: July 8th
- Program Ends: November 25th
- Ready for hire! December 2024
How to learn more
Please join us for an interactive informational session on Tuesday, June 11th at 2 pm ET. Tune in to learn about medical billing and coding as a career, the software you’ll be using, and get your questions answered by the experts.